How to make Authentic Mexican LAMB BARBACOA | Stove Top Recipe

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork offers cost savings.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: aluminum foil

💰Cheaper: parchment paper

Foil and parchment are more accessible for wrapping.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder offers convenience, while onion powder is often less expensive.

Soak the lamb for 15 minutes.

In a pot, combine the lamb, Maguey leaves, water, guajillo chiles, ancho or pasilla chile, bay leaves, salt, thyme, black pepper, ground cumin, garlic cloves, onion, rice, and garbanzo beans.

Add the beer and apple cider vinegar (reserve some for later).

Bring to a simmer and cook for 4 hours, or until the lamb is tender and easily shreds.

Prepare the green roasted salsa by blending tomatillos, serranos or jalapeños, garlic, water, and white vinegar.

Serve the barbacoa in corn tortillas, topped with chopped onion, cilantro, and salsa.

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